Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b2·6)
c9-27104Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
12. b4 Qd5 13. Nxb6+ Nxb6 14. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- A brilliant blow: knight to b6, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Strong! pawn to a5 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qd5, then Nxb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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